Out Of Hiding
The girl got up off the stable floor.
"Jason, you mean to tell me that you know this girl?" Kristi asked.
"Sometimes, Kristi," Jason sighed irritably. "I wish I didn't."
"Well, who is she?" Kristi asked Jason.
"This is my 9-year-old sister, Jessica Whyte, but her family and friends call her Jessie," Jason introduced. "Jessie, this is Kristi Cavanaugh."
"Nice to meet you, Kristi." Jessie said.
"Nice to meet you too, Jessie." Kristi said.
Jessie and Kristi shook hands.
"Now, once again, Jessie," Jason asked sternly. "what are you doing here?"
Jessie hung her head low in shame.
"I just wanted to help you on your case, Big Bro." Jessie said to Jason.
Jason's stern expression softened.
"I know you want to help me," Jason said to Jessie gently. "but I don't want to see you get hurt."
"I understand, Jason." Jessie said.